Cub Cadet Challenger 500 Service Manual

Engine
4‐28
Inspect the clutch:
 Inspect the clutch housing (1)
 Look for heat damage or wear.
 Inspect the one way clutch bearing
(2)
 Look for chaffing, wear or damage.
Note:
If any damage is found replace the one
way clutch bearing and clutch housing
as a set. For installation, the one way
clutch bearing must be installed with
the arrow facing inward toward the
housing.
Inspection of the one way clutch bearing.
 Install the one way clutch bearing
and clutch carrier assembly to the
clutch housing and hold the clutch
carrier assembly.
 When turning the clutch housing
clockwise (A), the clutch housing
should turn freely. If it doesn’t, the
one way bearing is defective and
needs to be replaced.
Inspect the clutch shoe assembly:
• Look for heat damage or wear.
• Measure the clutch shoe thickness
• Clutch shoe wear limit (a) 1.0 mm
Install:
 Clutch carrier assembly
 Nut (1) 160 Nm or 118 ft lbs
Use a universal clutch holder (2) to hold
the carrier assembly.
Lock the threads with a drift punch.

Cub Cadet Challenger 500 Specifications

General

Brand	Cub Cadet
Model	Challenger 500
Category	Utility Vehicle
Language	English